Reply #14: I always send a gift way in advance.

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But Miss Manners states that there is a one year rule, especially in cases of rushed weddings or the participates live very far away.
And I've been to friends homes where they did put the presents on display at their parents houses w/ the cards out. They were from the South so there might be something to that.


Compared to most families now, my family does not believe in gift registries either. We have always believed that registries prevent some from being able to send a gift, if they want to (since some like to register at very expensive shops). Even some of my wealthier relatives believe the same way (and if someone does register, the family talks about them for a long time to come). And what I really like is that some believe that those who are already established should not expect gifts at all. Instead, they will donate money in their names to a local charity(which is what I want if I ever get married someday).